Fountain of piazza Mastai, Nineteenth-century fountain in Trastevere, Rome.
The Fountain of piazza Mastai is a 19th-century monument in the heart of Trastevere, Rome. Its structure consists of an octagonal travertine basin with three high steps and four dolphins supporting an elevated central pool.
Pope Pius IX commissioned architect Andrea Busiri Vici to build this fountain in 1865. This marked the start of a new phase of monumental fountains in the district.
The fountain displays design choices that connect to traditions of Roman fountains from earlier periods. Visitors can observe how decorative details merge with classical forms in the composition.
The fountain sits on piazza Mastai directly in front of a large building that once housed tobacco production. Many restaurants and local shops surround it, helping visitors navigate the neighborhood.
The fountain is crowned by four winged putti with fish tails holding the upper basin. Water flows from lion heads at the base into the main pool, creating a continuous water display.
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